AKS Bead & Jewelry Shows

AKS Bead & Jewelry Show in New Orleans
2026-06-12 10:00 - 2026-06-14 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA, 70065, United States
AKS Bead & Jewelry Shows in New OrleansNew Orleans
Jewelry and Bead Show
Friday, November 14, 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday, November 15, 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday, November 16, 10 am – 4 pm

Pontchartrain Center
4545 Williams Blvd.
Kenner, LA 70065

FREE Parking & Easy Access
C & S Events has been managing and promoting gem, jewelry and bead shows for over 40 years.
C & S Events are wholesale bead and jewelry shows that are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, featuring fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, beads, beading supplies, findings, gold, silver, charms, designer cabochons, gemstones, pearls, and more. You can learn from vendors and take classes to learn more about the products. The New Orleans Bead Show is one of our most popular jewelry shows of the year.
At every C & S Events you will find great deals on all your purchases.
Wholesale BuyersWholesale preregistration is now open!
Wholesale Buyers who preregister will be admitted free of charge. Preregistration allows each wholesale buyer to bring one guest with them. On site registration allows only one person to be admitted without charge. All other guests must pay retail admission.
Wholesale PreregistrationINFO
Admission to the New Orleans Summer Jewelry, & Bead Show is still only $5 for the entire weekend for the general public. Save more by joining our mailing list.
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CLASSES
Classes for New Orleans
To be announced, please check back.
JEWELRY & BEAD SHOW EXHIBITORS
Baby Boomers ~ handmade fashion jewelry
Beading House ~ “everything a beader could want”
Charming Creations ~ charms of every sort
Darnetta MaHaffy ~ fashion jewelry
Duke of Gems ~ gemstones

E Mountain ~ beads & more
Healing Talk ~ high end findings, beads, and chain
Maddco & Company ~ handmade jewelry
Mala Designs ~ chain, findings, gemstone beads, and finished jewelry
Mat Collection ~ gemstone beads
New Century ~ gemstone beads, chain, and more

Perfect Gem ~ gemstone beads
Ramlah Gems & Jewelry ~ fine opals, gemstones, and beads
Ro A Beads ~ gemstone beads
Silver Etc. ~ Sterling silver chain, charms, findings, & earrings
Unconventional Lapidarist ~ fine minerals, cabochons, spheres, crystals and more

Oklahoma Summer Bead & Jewelry Show
2026-07-17 10:00 - 2026-07-19 18:00 | OKC State Fair Park, Centennial Building - 609 Kiamichi Place, Oklahoma City, OK, 73107, United States
Oklahoma Summer Bead & Jewelry Show July 6, 7, & 8, 2018
Show hours: Fri. & Sat. 10 till 6, Sun, 10 till 4
Please call 504-265-8830, or email info@aksshow.com with inquiries.
AKS Gem Shows Oklahoma Summer Jewelry, & Bead Show are wholesale shows OPEN TO THE PUBLIC featuring jewelry, beads, beading supplies, gemstones, findings, pearls. and more.
Wholesale Buyers ~ Wholesale preregistration is now open. “Click here” to preregister as a wholesale buyer.
Wholesale PreregistrationYou may still register on site with a copy of your state sales tax license. If you preregistered for Winter show, you do not need to register again. Simply bring your pre-printed wholesale buyer badge with you to the show. If you lost your badge, you will need to preregister again. Please be sure to bring extra copies of your sales tax id with you to the show.
Retail Shoppers ~ Join our mailing list and receive discount coupons for admission as well as vendor coupons.
We’ve got a great show lined up for this Summer. Fashion jewelry, beads, beading supplies, findings, pearls, silver, and more!
INFOAdmission is still only $5 for the entire weekend for the general public. Save more by joining our mailing list.
Join our mailing list by clicking on the link!
EXHIBITORS

Baby Boomers ~ handcrafted beaded jewelry
Beadiful ~ vintage and contemporary beads & findings
Beading House ~ the ‘one stop shop” for all your beading needs
CT Chang ~ finished jewelry & beads
Dorjee Designs ~ Tibetan jewelry
Imperial Gems ~ high end pearls, semi precious stone beads
Jade House ~ semi precious stone beads, findings
Kingdom Trading ~ beads
Perfect Gem ~ gemstone beads
Queenly Global Trading ~ beads, findings, jewelry
Ro-A-Beads ~ beads & jewelry
TC Jewelry ~ beads
Tejas Beads ~ gemstone beads
Treasure Gallery ~ fine jewelry

Wholesale Buyers who preregister will be admitted free of charge. Wholesale preregistration allows each wholesale buyer to bring one guest with them. Preregistration closes Wednesday, July 4, 2018.
CLASSESBEADING CLASSES:
By Betty Hollrah and Debra Wilson
For more details, or to schedule your class, email Betty at dbbeading@gmail.com
FRIDAY, JULY 6 ~ 11:00
BASIC STRINGING AND WIRE WRAP $30
String a basic bracelet and wire-wrap a pair of earrings
Arrive at 10:30 to register and get shopping list of beads for class
Class fee includes instruction and supplies kit fee.
Bead mat and tools will be supplied by instructor.
FRIDAY JULY 6 ~2:00
BASIC PEARL KNOTTING $30
Make a bracelet using basic knotting techniques.
Arrive at 1:30 to register and get shopping list of beads for class
Class fee includes instruction and supplies kit fee.
Bead mat and tools will be supplied by instructor.
SATURDAY, JULY 7
11:00
BEGINNING KUMIHIMO $35
Make a bracelet with this Japanese braiding technique.
Arrive at 10:30 to register and get shopping list of beads for class
Class fee includes instruction and supplies kit fee.
Bead mat and tools will be supplied by instructor.
A kit with pre-strung beads may be purchased at additional cost.
SATURDAY JULY 7 ~ 2:00
LEATHER and BEAD SINGLE-WRAP BRACELET $30
Make a single-wrap leather and bead bracelet.
Arrive at 1:30 to register and get shopping list of beads for class.
Class fee includes instruction and supplies kit fee with leather, button and a
Bead tray to hold your work on while beading.
You will have the instructions to make a multi-wrap bracelet.
SUNDAY, JULY 8
BEGINNING PEYOTE STITCH $30
SUNDAY JULY 8 ~ 11:00
Choose a pattern to make a peyote stitched ring.
Class fee includes all supplies to make at least one ring. It will offer
Basic instructions to make a flat peyote bracelet with toggle or button and
Loop closure.
***Other classes or repeated classesmay be added to accommodate times for attendees as long as we are available and have table space.
